What league does France U20 play in?

France U20 play in the WJC-20 D1A.

Who is the head coach of France U20?

The head coach of France U20 is Eric Blais.

Who is the captain of France U20?

The captain of France U20 is Tom Guidoux.

Who is the general manager of France U20?

The general manager of France U20 is Renaud Jacquin.

France U20

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2023-2024

2023-2024 Season

France U20 were 3-2-0 in the 2023-24 WJC-20 D1A season with 9 points, 2nd overall.

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2023-2024 France U20 Roster

France U20 — 2023-2024 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	#25	Antoine Keller (G)	22	2004	Dijon, FRA	6'3"	187	L	QMJHL
	#1	Mathis Thirion (G)	22	2004	Rouen, FRA	6'1"	154	L	NCDC
DEFENSEMEN
	#6	Teo Besnier (D)	21	2005	Briançon, FRA	5'9"	168	R	France2
	#4	Raphaël Brites (D)	21	2004	Paris, FRA	6'0"	205	L	Ligue Magnus
	#3	Nathan Cal (D)	21	2005	Gap, FRA	5'9"	161	L	Ligue Magnus
	#5	James Eyre (D)	21	2004	Morzine, FRA	6'0"	172	L	USPHL Premier
	#2	Nathan Nicoud (D)	21	2004	Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, FRA	5'8"	170	L	France3
	#24	Ulysse Tournier (D)	22	2004	Bordeaux, FRA	6'4"	207	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#7	Fiorenzo Villard (D)	21	2004	Mont-Saint-Aignan, FRA	5'10"	157	L	France U20
FORWARDS
	#11	Antoine Addamo (LW)	22	2004	Beaumont, FRA	6'2"	181	L	Ligue Magnus
	#23	Matéo Bussat (RW)	22	2004	Annecy, FRA	6'3"	203	L	France2
	#9	Mattis Chapuis (C)	21	2005	Sallanches, FRA	5'11"	190	L	Swiss U21-Elit
	#12	Raphaël Chauvel (C)	22	2004	Amiens, FRA	5'11"	172	L	Ligue Magnus
	#8	Mathis Dufour (C)	19	2007	Briançon, FRA	5'10"	165	R	France U20
	#17	Ethan Gourbil (LW)	22	2004	Angers, FRA	5'11"	179	L	France U20
	#13	Valentin Grossetete (RW)"A"	22	2004	Clermont-Ferrand, FRA	6'0"	187	L	France2
	#19	Tom Guidoux (LW/RW)"C"	22	2004	Grenoble, FRA	5'10"	150	R	France3
	#10	Hugo Nogaretto (LW/RW)	21	2005	Grenoble, FRA	5'9"	181	R	France2
	#15	Philéas Perrenoud (C)"A"	22	2004	Strasbourg, FRA	5'10"	161	L	Ligue Magnus
	#18	Hugo Raveaud (RW/LW)	22	2004	Saint-Martin-d'Hères, FRA	5'9"	163	L	France3
	#16	Fabian Riu (F)	22	2004	Mont-Saint-Aignan, FRA	5'8"	163	L	France U20
	#14	Emil Tavernier (LW/C)	21	2004	Morzine, FRA	6'0"	176	R	U20 SM-sarja
Position: G: 2, D: 7, F: 13Av Age: 19.45 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 174 lbsCompare with other teams »

2023-2024 France U20 Staff

Head CoachEric Blais
Asst. CoachAlexandre Rouillard
Goaltending CoachFlorian Hardy
General ManagerRenaud Jacquin
Head Equipment ManagerCyrile Colombel
Physical TherapistGwenaël Borrego
Physical TherapistSébastien Lengelée
Video CoachSylvain Roy

Team Staff History

2023-2024 France U20 Captains

"C"

Tom Guidoux

"A"

Team Captaincy History

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2023-2024 France U20 Demographics

France U20 Facts

Plays in: U20 World Championship Division 1 Group A
2027: WJC-20 D1B -
2026: WJC-20 D1A Relegated
2025: WJC-20 D1A -
2024: WJC-20 D1A -

2023-2024 France U20 Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players

Experience

France U20: 136 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

France (WC D1A)
France U18 (WJC-18 D1B)
France U20 (all) (International-Jr)

France U20 Games

France U20 — 2023-2024 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
12/13/2025 11:30 AM UTC	France U20	Ukraine U20	2 - 3	U20 WJC D1A
12/11/2025 06:30 PM UTC	Slovenia U20	France U20	5 - 4 (OT 63:14)	U20 WJC D1A
12/10/2025 06:30 PM UTC	Kazakhstan U20	France U20	14 - 6	U20 WJC D1A
12/08/2025 11:30 AM UTC	Austria U20	France U20	4 - 2	U20 WJC D1A
12/07/2025 11:30 AM UTC	France U20	Norway U20	2 - 8	U20 WJC D1A

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France U20 History and Standings

France U20 — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WJC-20 D1B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WJC-20 D1A	5	0	4	-	0	1	16	34	1	0.2	6	Relegated
2024-2025	WJC-20 D1A	5	1	3	-	1	0	15	20	5	1	5	-
2023-2024	WJC-20 D1A	5	3	2	-	0	0	18	19	9	1.8		-
2022-2023	WJC-20 D1A	5	2	2	-	0	1	16	14	7	1.4		-
2021-2022	WJC-20 D1B	5	4	0	-	0	1	23	15	13	2.6		Promoted
2020-2021	WJC-20 D1B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2019-2020	WJC-20 D1B	5	4	1	-	0	0	22	7	12	2.4		-
2018-2019	WJC-20 D1A	5	1	4	-	0	0	8	22	3	0.6	6	Relegated
2017-2018	WJC-20 D1A	5	1	2	-	1	1	11	15	6	1.2	4	-
2016-2017	WJC-20 D1A	5	2	3	-	0	0	13	19	6	1.2		-
2015-2016	WJC-20 D1B	4	2	1	-	1	0	17	9	8	2		Promoted
2014-2015	WJC-20 D1B	5	2	2	-	0	1	11	13	7	1.4	4	-
2013-2014	WJC-20 D1B	5	2	1	-	0	2	15	16	8	1.6		-
2012-2013	WJC-20 D1A	5	0	5	-	0	0	9	28	0	0	6	Relegated
2011-2012	WJC-20 D1B	5	4	1	-	0	0	19	6	12	2.4		Promoted
2010-2011	WJC-20 D2	5	5	0	-	0	0	49	5	15	3		Promoted
2009-2010	WJC-20 D1	5	1	4	-	0	0	9	16	3	0.6	6	Relegated
2008-2009	WJC-20 D1	5	3	2	-	0	0	33	17	9	1.8		-
2007-2008	WJC-20 D1	5	1	4	-	0	0	14	29	3	0.6	5	-
2006-2007	WJC-20 D1	5	2	2	-	0	1	15	17	7	1.4	4	-
2005-2006	WJC-20 D1	5	1	2	2	-	-	8	7	4	0.8	4	-
2004-2005	WJC-20 D1	5	2	3	0	-	-	18	19	4	0.8	4	-
2003-2004	WJC-20 D1	5	3	2	0	-	-	22	16	6	1.2		-
2002-2003	WJC-20 D1	5	2	3	0	-	-	17	13	4	0.8	4	-
2001-2002	WJC-20	6	1	5	0	-	-	6	42	2	0.33	10	Relegated
2000-2001	WJC-20 D1	3	2	1	0	-	-	4	9	4	1.33	5	Promoted
	WJC-20 D1	3	2	1	0	-	-	7	6	4	1.33	1	Final group
1999-2000	WJC-20 B	3	1	2	0	-	-	8	15	2	0.67	3	-
	WJC-20 B	3	2	0	1	-	-	11	8	5	1.67	1	Final group

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

France U20 — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Kilian Alves Pereira (F)	2026-2027	Port Alberni Bombers	VIJHL	11	8	9	17	16
2.	Tomas Simonsen (F)	2026-2027	Rouen	Ligue Magnus	12	7	7	14	6
3.	Jordann Bougro (F)	2026-2027	HC Sierre	SL	10	4	10	14	4
4.	Mathis Dufour (F)	2026-2027	Chicoutimi Saguenéens	QMJHL	11	6	6	12	4
5.	Enzo Carry (F)	2026-2027	Bordeaux	Ligue Magnus	10	3	9	12	10
6.	Matias Bachelet (F)	2026-2027	Grenoble	Ligue Magnus	10	2	8	10	26
7.	Robinson Djian (F)	2026-2027	Minnesota Wilderness	NAHL	12	2	8	10	4
8.	Noa Besson (F)	2026-2027	Amiens U20	France U20	5	6	3	9	6
9.	Louis Boudon (F)	2026-2027	Jukurit	Liiga	16	4	5	9	0
10.	Darcy Terglav (F)	2026-2027	Chicoutimi Saguenéens	QMJHL	11	2	7	9	6

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

France U20 — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	18.91
2024-2025	View Roster	5'11"	176 lbs	19.04
2023-2024	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	19.45
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.59
2021-2022	View Roster	5'11"	183 lbs	19.41

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

France U20 — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Stéphane Da Costa (F)	10	9	14	23
2.	Bastien Maïa (F)	9	11	10	21
3.	Nicolas Ritz (F)	15	10	11	21
4.	Pierre Pousse (F)	-	11	7	18
5.	Robin Gaborit (F)	15	9	9	18

Franchise All-Time Goals

France U20 — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Pascal Margerit (F)	14	12	3	15
2.	Bastien Maïa (F)	9	11	10	21
3.	Pierre Pousse (F)	-	11	7	18
4.	Olivier Duclos (F)	14	11	4	15
5.	Nicolas Ritz (F)	15	10	11	21

Franchise All-Time Assists

France U20 — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Stéphane Da Costa (F)	10	9	14	23
2.	Yannick Charlet (F)	14	3	12	15
3.	Nicolas Ritz (F)	15	10	11	21
4.	François Ferrari (F)	14	7	11	18
5.	Guillaume Leclerc (F)	19	7	11	18

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

France U20 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Lilian Prunet (D)	13	0	4	45
2.	Justin Addamo (F)	14	1	2	44
3.	Pierre Crinon (D)	15	1	6	42
4.	Sébastien Dermigny (D)	10	2	4	34
5.	Antonin Manavian (D)	10	0	2	34

Franchise All-Time Games Played

France U20 — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Gregory Dubois (D)	21	0	0	0
2.	Guillaume Leclerc (F)	19	7	11	18
3.	Mathieu Guidoux (D)	19	1	2	3
4.	Laurent Meunier (F)	18	8	6	14
5.	Vincent Bachet (D)	18	1	4	5

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

France U20 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Tomas Simonsen (F)	5	7	15	3.00
2.	Jean Dubuit (F)	4	7	11	2.75
3.	Bastien Maïa (F)	9	11	21	2.33
4.	Stéphane Da Costa (F)	10	9	23	2.30
5.	Robert Bennett (F)	4	4	9	2.25

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

France U20 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Pierre Pousse (F)	1985-1986	WJC-20 C	-	11	7	18	-	-
2.	Eliot Berthon (F)	2010-2011	WJC-20 D2	5	7	8	15	3.00	2
3.	Tomas Simonsen (F)	2021-2022	WJC-20 D1B	5	7	8	15	3.00	2
4.	Nicolas Ritz (F)	2010-2011	WJC-20 D2	5	6	9	15	3.00	6
5.	Robin Gaborit (F)	2010-2011	WJC-20 D2	5	7	6	13	2.60	12

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

France U20 — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Pierre Pousse (F)	1985-1986	WJC-20 C	-	11	7	18	-	-
2.	Marc Franck (F)	1987-1988	WJC-20 B	7	9	0	9	1.29	-
3.	Stéphane Barin (F)	1990-1991	WJC-20 B	7	8	3	11	1.57	8
4.	Eric Legon (F)	1990-1991	WJC-20 B	7	8	3	11	1.57	12
5.	Eliot Berthon (F)	2010-2011	WJC-20 D2	5	7	8	15	3.00	2

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

France U20 — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Yannick Charlet (F)	1990-1991	WJC-20 B	7	2	10	12	1.71	2
2.	Nicolas Ritz (F)	2010-2011	WJC-20 D2	5	6	9	15	3.00	6
3.	Stéphane Da Costa (F)	2008-2009	WJC-20 D1	5	4	9	13	2.60	4
4.	Eliot Berthon (F)	2010-2011	WJC-20 D2	5	7	8	15	3.00	2
5.	Tomas Simonsen (F)	2021-2022	WJC-20 D1B	5	7	8	15	3.00	2

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

France U20 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Justin Addamo (F)	2017-2018	WJC-20 D1A	5	0	0	0	0.00	34
2.	Lilian Prunet (D)	1997-1998	WJC-20 B	6	0	1	1	0.17	33
3.	Nicolas Motreff (D)	2007-2008	WJC-20 D1	4	0	1	1	0.25	31
4.	Gabin Ville (F)	2015-2016	WJC-20 D1B	3	2	3	5	1.67	29
5.	Rudy Matima (F)	2015-2016	WJC-20 D1B	4	0	0	0	0.00	29

Player Nationalities Throughout History

591 players